Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine
The closing date is 14 November 2025.
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine working a 10 PA per week (plus on call) at the Colman Centre for Specialist Rehabilitation Services (CCSRS) based at the Colman Hospital, Norwich. This service includes Level 1 neurorehabilitation and serves the population of the East of England.
This substantive appointment arises due to the retirement of the current post holder. The appointee will be based at the Colman Hospital and will lead a dedicated interdisciplinary rehabilitation service providing post‑acute rehabilitation for patients with complex needs.
Main duties
The main responsibilities of the post holder are the medical supervision and coordination of rehabilitation for people with disabilities resulting from neurological disorders. The appointee will work as an integral member of the well‑established inter‑disciplinary inpatient and outpatient teams, supporting a full range of rehabilitation services and driving service improvements.
Qualifications & Training
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full GMC registration
* On Specialist Register for Rehabilitation Medicine – or eligible to be within 6 months from interview date
* PhD, MD or MSc
* Member of BSRM and SRR
* European Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
* Experience in community and acute/general hospital services
* Experience in rehabilitation medicine subspecialties including amputee medicine, prosthetics and spinal cord injury rehabilitation
Experience
* Neurological rehabilitation
* Presentation skills and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
* Multidisciplinary team working
* Trauma rehabilitation
* Post‑graduate diploma or degree in teaching or medical education
* Experience as ES, CS or TPD role
* Committee work / project management
Communication
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
* Keep abreast of evidence base in this speciality
* Understanding of NHS management structures and workforce impact
* Clear understanding of clinical governance requirements
* Direct participation in audit
Other
* Satisfactory career progression
* Must be able to travel to meet the requirements of the post
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
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